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gbisignani - Posted - 04/20/2024: 14:21:55
Maybe 5-6 years ago I bought a (new?) Cherry red rk 85. I was told that it was a prototype and it wasn't considered new because it was at a show. There was a picture of Greg Rich holding one on BHO and I was told it was one in the same banjo that I had. It was shipped to a local music store from California.
My questions....
I know the rk85 was discontinued but the rk75 and rk76 are still(?) being made. What is the difference ?
Is it just the type of wood ? My 85 is flamed maple with the cherry red finish as opposed to mahogany or whatever the other is made of.
Was there really only 25 made or was that just a rumor ?
chuckv97 - Posted - 04/20/2024: 17:11:30
Might want to ask Greg Rich,, I have a RK77 Elite,, the gold plated one, I heard there were only 22 made. Mine is no.2
banjoez - Posted - 04/20/2024: 18:06:16
Yep, just the wood. 85's were figured Maple, 75 and 76's are Mahogany. Not sure how many were made. I've had two of the Vintage Amber ones. Beautiful banjos.
Edited by - banjoez on 04/20/2024 18:12:24
grich - Posted - 04/20/2024: 19:37:20
Yes Joe Z is correct its just the wood
Smurf - Posted - 04/28/2024: 05:28:33
I own one to bought it used from elderly last year. Love the banjo but need a new one piece flange mine is cracked in one spot and the nickel plating is bubbling.
Edited by - Smurf on 04/28/2024 05:29:59
country frank - Posted - 05/02/2024: 07:29:20
Cant remember the model name/number but what was the slightly longer scale [27 inch?] RK called?
I got a used neck off Greg years ago and built up a parts banjo with it - still have the banjo and its great.
